The Motor Boys on the Atlantic; or, The Mystery of the Lighthouse: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Motor Boys on the Atlantic; or, The Mystery of the Lighthouse: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Motor Boys on the Atlantic; or, The Mystery of the Lighthouse is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Young, Clarence.
Catalogue synopsis
Project Gutenberg supplies this automated synopsis of the opening text:
"The Motor Boys on the Atlantic; or, The Mystery of the Lighthouse" by Clarence Young is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows three boys, Jerry Hopkins, Bob Baker, and Ned Slade, as they embark on an adventurous summer sailing with their motor boat, the "Dartaway". Their journey along the Atlantic coast is filled with excitement, danger, and unexpected situations, including encounters with a mysterious lighthouse and a thrilling whale chase. The opening portion sets the stage for their summer of adventure, beginning with Jerry's announcement about his family's plans for the Atlantic coast. The boys quickly plot to take their motor boat along, showcasing their excitement and camaraderie. The narrative shifts abruptly as they rush to assist in the aftermath of a railroad accident near their town, revealing their bravery and willingness to help others. This leads to further mysteries when they encounter an elderly man who urgently requests their help to find someone named Jess. As the trio prepares to set sail, they are faced with an unexpected journey characterized by unexpected challenges, emphasizing themes of friendship, adventure, and the thrill of the unknown.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Motor Boys on the Atlantic; or, The Mystery of the Lighthouse
- Author credits: Young, Clarence
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Lighthouses -- Juvenile fiction
- Motorboat racing -- Juvenile fiction
- Motorboats -- Juvenile fiction
- Sea stories
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Children & Young Adult Reading
- Category: Novels
Read this edition
View the complete Gutenberg catalogue record. Project Gutenberg identifies this edition as public domain in the United States; that designation does not establish its copyright status in every country.
Source notes
Catalogue metadata is public domain and is supplied through Gutendex, which imports Gutenberg's machine-readable catalogue. The automated synopsis is source-supplied, not an independently verified review. Author dates above describe the credited people; no ebook release date is presented as the book's original publication date.
Sources
More in Books & Authors
Keep reading
